Handbook On Study of Data Logger Reports

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HANDBOOK ON STUDY OF
DATA LOGGER REPORT
CAMTECH/S/PROJ/2015-16/HB-DL/1.0
August 2015
MAHARAJPUR, GWALIOR – 474 005

CONTENTS
Sr. Description Page No.
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Failure related to operation 1
1.2 Failure related to Engg. Department 1
1.3 Failure related to Electrical Department 1
1.4 Failure related to Signalling Department 2
1.5 Abnormal incidences 2
2 Data logger 2-3
2.1 Advantage of Data logger 3-4
2.2 Technical Specification 5
2.3 Other Specification 6
3 Operating condition 6
4 Inputs of data logger 6
5 Main features of data logger 6-7
6 Key provision in software 7-8
6.1 NMDL Software and data logger network 8-9
6.2 Classification of NMDL and Fault Entry 10-12
6.3 NMDL 13
6.3.1 Features 13
6.32 Network monitoring features 14
6.3.3 Signalling monitoring features 15-16
6.4 Online Signalling Monitoring Architecture 17
6.4.1 On line Fault 18
6.4.2 Track Simulation and train charting 18-21
6.5 Reports, Relay operation Graph, Fault report 21-30
6.5.1 Extra features of report 31
6.5.2 Off line simulation with features 32-33
6.53 Features of Data analysis 33
7 Backup facility 34
8 Power Supply Monitoring System 34
8.1 Features 34
8.2 Required primary setting 34
8.3 On line failure trouble shooting process 35
9 Central office application and multi monitor simulation 36
10 Installation practices 37
10.1 Addition features 37
11 Maintenance 38
11.1 Daily check data logger by on duty ESM 38
11.1.1 Check LED position both side modem 38
11.1.2 Testing and maintenance of power supply 38
11.2 Data logger monitoring by JE/SSE/Signal/Telecom 39
12 Trouble shooting 40
13 Do’s and don’ts 41
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DATA LOGGER
1. INTRODUCTION
On Indian Railways, for the safe movement of trains, signals have been provided
on all stations. Traffic department controls the operations of these signals. The
failure in operating a signal is made available to traffic department. This
information is then conveyed to Signal Department.
Mainly for signal failure, following are reasons :
1.1 Failure relating to operation
i. Wrong operation
ii. Choosing wrong sequence of operations
iii. Wrong reporting failure
iv. Delay in operating the signal gears
1.2 Failure relating to Engineering Department
i. Failure due to creeping

ii. Failure due to distracted insulation of track circuit by rail fittings,
Ballast resistance and water logging etc.
iii. Failure due to stock /switch rail fittings, packing, out of square related
failures.
1.3 Failure relating to Electrical Department
i. Low/ high voltage

ii. Short circuit due to traction return current strip
iii. No electrical supply
CAMTECH/S/PROJ/HB-DL/15-16
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1.4 Failure relating to Signalling Department
i. Blown off circuit fuse

ii. Fused signal bulb
iii. Due to change in parameters of track circuit/ Axle counter .
iv. Failure of power supply equipment due to which power is not
available to the signal circuit.
v. Intermittent failure in relay contacts or high resistance .
vi. Poor maintenance
1.5 Abnormal incidences
i. Bursting of point
ii. Derailment of train
iii. Train accident
iv. Passing of signal in RED i.e. danger aspect
If failure gets automatically set right:
A. Measuring all parameters

B. Operating the gears
C. Observing the gears
D. Doing detail investigation
2. DATA LOGGER
The process of using a computer to collect data through sensor , analyze the data and
save the data is called data logging and the instrument used in this called data loggers.
Data logger is microprocessor-based system, which logs the information about the
relays, which are connected to the data logger . Data logger monitors and records all
activities and event in the signalling system of a railway station.
Data logger acts like a “black box”, which can scan, store and process the data for
generating various user-friendly reports. It is also knows as “event logger.”
With the help of data logger and the feedback given by the staff, actual position of
system can be verified. Adjusted parameters can be viewed.
It is a microprocessor based equipment and logs the events occurring in the signalling
function of a yard through the energized contact of the relays.
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The logged information is conveyed in the form of “information packets” to the

computer. The packets are sent in till the next data logger gives the acknowledgement
of receipt of packet. The data can be sent either in single direction, BI-direction or in all
direction. A data logger has a capacity to store 1.7 lakhs events. When a large amount
of data is received, the old data will be erased on first–in–first-out basis.
Data logger can work as a single data logger for a particular RRI/PI.
The individual data loggers of various stations can be interconnected through

networking technology. Due to networking feature, the data of remote terminal units
or remote panel stations can be viewed. For away places where round the clock staff is
available like S&T control/ rest room.
2.1 Advantage of data logger
I. Real cause of failure can be identified. Staff can not hide the cause.
II. Failure of intermittent nature can be identified in first attempt only. So staff time
can be saved as they observing such failure for its repetition for a long period.
For major detention of failure many times staffs are advised to observe faults
during round the clock..
III. Enquiry is easy in case of unusual/ dispute case.
IV. Failure restoration time can be reduced with the help available i.e. analog and
digital inputs.
Also suitable program can be prepare to check failure in the relay logic
of RRI/PI circuit on the basis of line sequence operation of relays for each
route setting /cancellation. The programmed information is displayed at any
point in the sequence failure, giving complete information of the circuit relay,
its circuit diagram sheet number and concerned fuse particulars. Other failure
like panel failure due to button relay stuck up/auto relay stuck up and power
sensing relay failure help can be prepared.
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V. Signalling system will be more reliable as many failures can be saved on checking
the analog inputs and taking the corrective measure on time.
VI. Timer setting is proper or not can be monitored. This monitoring can be done for
4 types of settings-
a) Timer setting for more than 120 sec.
b) Timer setting for less than 90 sec.
c) Timer setting for less than 120 sec.
d) Timer setting for more than 90 sec.
VII. Bobbing of signal/ track/ point/ crank handle - which cannot be seen by necked
eyes, is identified.
VIII. Preventive/ needless maintenance can be done. Following problems can be
identified
• Point operation-sluggish, if point is taking more than 8-10 sec./ Loose packing
by detecting the break of wkr1 relays.
• Point setting in more than one attempt than problem can be either due to
slackness in the track or signalling fittings or insufficient
voltage for the point motor to operate.
• Analog voltages-parameter sensing to detect the variation of values beyond
lower and upper limits of standard settings.
• Unusual reports which are very useful to analyze-late start of train, late
lowering of signal, more time taken by the driver in section, wrong operation,
more speed of train, bursting of points, signal passed at “on” etc.
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2.2 Technical specifications of data logger
The data logger has
• 32 bit motorola 68000 microprocessor.

• Seven segment display for displaying the current time in hh:mm:ss format.
2x24 liquid crystal display (LCD) screen for displaying the status of Dgital
/analog signals, time & temperature etc.
• 3x4 numeric keyboard to carryout various functions by viewing necessary
parameters on LCD screen.
• LED’s to indicate the status of 512 digital input.
• A temperature sensor to measure the temperature inside the data logger
0
for every 115 minutes. If temperature execs 40 c, it generates an alarm.
• Two sets of three 4- male fdc connectors are provided for power supply at the
backside of the data logger.
• Using eight 37 –pin male d-connectors,256 digital inputs are connected
internally through internal stack cards.
Each 37-pin d-connectors can cater up to 32 digital input.
• There are totally 9 communication ports available for connecting different

equipment to the data logger.
• To a computer for running nmrh software for single cataloger through a
9- pin male d-connector.
• The communication port 2 & 3 are used to connect networking the data logger
switch each other through a 25-pin female d-connector.
• The communication port 6,7, 8 & 9 are used for 20ma current loop
communication through 9-pinmale d-connectors.
• A printer can be connected to data logger through a 25-pin female
d - connector to have a hard copy of all the events occurred.
• Two sets of controls are provided for connecting tele controls to the data
loggers with the help of 25-pin female d –connectors.
• The data loggers are interlined with the help of modems through two 9-pin
male d- connectors.
• Data logger can measure the temperature outside using a connector.
• Real time clock with internal battery backup & internal oscillator, data retention
up to 10 years.
• Internal buzzer for alarming during failures.
• External two relay contacts for remote buzzer.
• 1 mega bytes of flash ram’s.
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2.3 Other specifications
Power supply-( 12 /24 volts dc supply )
For continuous operation of data logger a charger with battery is provided.
Battery should 12v /40 ah and maintenance free.
3. Operating conditions:
0
Temperature : 0-50 c Power : 230v ac +10% 47-67 Hz
Consumption : 2 watts max
4. INPUTS TO DATA LOGGER
A data logger records two types of inputs
4.1 Digital
4.2 Analog
5. Main features of data logger
• Scanning of digital inputs
• Scanning of digital inputs after every 20 milli. seconds.
I. Each input is optically isolated.
II. Each scanner card can support 256 inputs.
• Every input requires a current of 10 ma.

• FIFO logic implemented for data being stored in the memory.
III. Validity of each record should have its own identity
IV. On switching on power, the processor conducts diagnosis of the

entire processor viz.-I/O chips and other peripherals.
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V. After successful diagnosis, time is displayed on the seven segment in the

following format- hh:mm:ss ( hours, minutes and seconds)
Vi. After scanning, the data is processed and various reports can generated
by data logger or data can be updated to the computer.
VII. Now with the help of key board various functions as listed below can be
carried out, by viewing the necessary parameters/ details in the LCD
panel .
• setting of time
• page display
• status of digital signal
• status of analog
• fault q
• printer / buzzer
• temperature display
• change of password
6. Key provisions in software
Objectives:
To Receive & Process the raw data logged by the Data Logger & display the information
in user understandable format for Centralized Monitoring and Controlling of Data
Logger Network
To provide user friendly tools, for appropriate decission making by analyzing the
logged data .
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Railway Data Acquisition System Softwares
1. NMDL 7. Network Monitoring

2. Simulation 8. COA
3. Reports 9. TIMS
4. Multi Monitor Simulation 10. Train Charting
5. Fault Entry 11. PMS
6. Signalling Monitoring
6.1 NMDL software
To get on line information sent by individual data loggers placed at different

stations of the network and to effectively manage the communication between
the networked data loggers.
Purpose:
1. To receive data from Data Logger network.
2. To process the Data Logger wise data in sequence for
 Real Time Mimic of Station Layout
 Real Time Signalling System failure alarms
 To avail Remote monitor & control of assets like
 Data Loggers
 Relay Huts
 Modems
 To Log Data Logger wise data in Data Base.
3. To analyze the Unusual occurances, for appropriate decission making.
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Data Logger Network
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6.2 Classification of NMDL Modules
NMDL Modules have been classified as :
1. Configuring Modules
 Fault Entry
 Fault Entry for Signaling Monitoring
 Track Editor
2. Processing Modules
 NMDL
3. Analysing Modules
 Reports
 Off Line Simulation
4. Utility Modules
 Auto Back Up (Oracle)
 Extract DB
 VoltTimeP
 NMDL Test Protocol
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Configuring Modules - Fault Entry
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Configuring Modules - Fault Entry for Signal Monitoring
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6.3 Processing Modules - NMDL

6.3.1 Features:
1. Product Health Indication like
a. SSI Health
b. Digital Stack Card Status
c. Nand Flash Health
d. Safety Point Health
2. Network Monitoring System for easy Maintenance of Data logger

Network
3. Signaling Monitoring Application
4. On-line Asset-Failure Alarms
5. On-line Yard Simulation
6. Supports Oracle, Inter base data bases.
7. This data can be useful in other applications like
a. Train Charting
b. Train Information Management System
8. Auto Time Synchronization
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6.3.2 Network Monitoring Features
A. Status display of Sub Systems and Failure Details.
1. Modem Link Status
2. Healthiness of data flow in each direction
3. Data Logger / Relay Hut status
4. FEP Status
5. CMU and Server status
6. LAN Status
B. Restoration of Network Failures from Central Location.
1. Modem Reset
2. Data Logger / RTU Time Setting
3. Getting old data from data logger to central location
4. Blocking of redundant data after restoration of data path after failure
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6.3.3 Signaling Monitoring Features
I. Status display of Sub Systems and Failure Details.
1. Relay Room Door Status
2. SM Key Status
3. Power Supply Status
4. Data Logger, Relay Hut, LC Gate, IB status
5. Modem Link Status
6. Block Section Status
7. Healthiness of data flow in each direction
8. Equipment Failure Details
9. Unacknowledged confirmed Fault Count
10. Magnifier option
11. FEP Status
12. CMU and Server status
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Signalling Monitoring Faults:
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6.4 Online Signaling Monitoring
Architecture:
Database
SWITCH
CMU Online signaling Online signaling

clinet - 1 clinet - N
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6.4.1 On-line faults
To expect the forthcoming problems due to the faults in signal operating

mechanism as well as to replace the damaged equipment. To identifying faults in
the station based on pre-fixed logic given by railways like :
I. Blanking of signals
II. Fusing of signals lamps
III. TPR bobbing
VI. Inter-slotting problems
V. Under wheel flashing of points
VI. Point, track circuit, route failure ,emergency cancellation of route
VII. Timer not properly set for 120 seconds.
VIII. Push button stuck
IX. Point failure- sluggish operation, loose packing .
6.4.2 Track simulation
To get the scenario of complete yard layout with the help of a simulated yard
environment reflecting on line and offline status of various signals such as signal
glowing, TPR occupation, track movement etc. This facility helps to know at
remote end .
I. Analyzing the real cause of failure/

derailment in yard and status of
associate gears/bursting of points.
II. Need not to ask the field staff.
III. Train speed can be calculated.
IV. Real time of point and signals operation.
V. Wrong operation/ intermittent failure.
VI. Signal passing at danger.
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NMDL
Online Yard Simulation
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Processing Modules – NMDL

Train Charting
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Extra Features:
 Auto SMS of Asset Failure.
 Auto Mailing Facility of Asset-Failure Reports
 Display of real time line occupancy and signal status of yards in a section
for Controller.
 NMDL can act like an FEP and sends received data to a remote system through
E1 modems.
 Instant SMS.
6.5 Reports
To get the offline reports of the status of various relays operating in the panel
stations with real time . To analyze the reports of routes, relays, log of entries,
faults and analog graphs, life of various equipments etc.
Analysing Modules - Reports

Features:
1. Reports
a. Log of events Report
i. Digital
ii. Analog
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b. Relay Report
c. Relay Status Report
d. Digital Stack Cards Status
e. Analog Card Status
f. Chattering
g. Sequence Miss
h. Communication Report
i. Packet Information
j. Data logger States
k. Relay Room Report
l. Faults
i. Detailed Report
ii. Summary Report
iii. Summary Report with Time details
iv. Occurance - Restoration details
v. Category wise Report
vi. Safety Point Operation Report
2. Graphs
a. Relay Operations
b. Power Supply variations
c. Communication
d. Duplication
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Analysing Modules – Reports
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Relay operation graph :
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Relay operation graph :
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Fault – Report
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Fault – Report
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Fault – Report Summary
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Fault – Report Summary With time
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6.5.1 Extra Features:
1. Drill down mechanism
a. Detailed Fault Report for selected Fault, from Summary Report .
b. Log off events report for Relays / Channels involved in selected Fault
occurance .
c. Simulation of Station Mimic for selected Fault occurance timings, from

Detailed Report .
2. Seperate indications for high lighting Chattering, Digital Stack card fail in Log
Off events report .
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Analysing Modules - Off Line Simulation
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Analysing Modules - Off Line Simulation

6.5.2 Features:
 Route indication for Panel / Route Relay Interlocking mechanisms.
 Optional display of Route indication for Shunt signal.
 Off Line Faults displaying.
 Off Line Faults processing.
 Flashing of Signal, Point relays when they are not in required state.
 Simulation for multiple Data Loggers / Relay Huts in single Map.
 Overview of total map
 Displaying of Train Speed
 Relay Search option
 Recording of Simulation
Analysing Modules - Off Line Simulation:

6.5.3 Features for Data Analysis:
• Continue and Stop options when simulating a station for selected time interval.
• Previous and Next options to control the process manully.
• First option to restart the simulation.
• Latest Relay Status Window to show the textual representation of a set of

latest relay operations.
• Zoom In and Zoom Out options .
• Simulation with Actual Time option to process each record with time gap that
originally exist between two relay operations.
• Simulation with Fixed Time option to process each record with fixed time
interval.
• Speed Bar to manage the simulation speed (For Fixed Time option).
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7. Backup facility
This software which is in built in NMDL( network) management of data loggers) takes
the backup of data that is logged by data loggers automatically soon after the size of
database exceeds its limit( as specified by user) and stores it in permanent storage
devices like CD or ZIP drives.
Utility Modules - Auto Back Up (Oracle)
1. Daily backup
a. To move data from Main user to Back up user
2. Periodical backup
a. To save Back up user data as files
8. Power Supply Monitoring System

8.1 Features:
1. Monitors, Stores the status of power supply to a central place.
2. Gives bird's eye-view of all stations power & power equipment status at easy
monitoring-reduces MTTR
3. Long term data analysis of power supply & equipment status leads to actions for
increase of MTBF of power equipment.
8.2 Required Primary Settings:
1. NMDL_PMS Application should run at CMU
2. PMS Application receives data through LAN from NMDL System.So, the LAN
Connectivity should established between the systems.
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8.3 On Failure-Trouble Shooting Process:

1. Check whether PMS Defined NMDL Running in CMU or not.
2. Check whether windows Firewall is in off state or not. (in both the systems).
3. Verify the LAN connectivity between 2 Systems & Database connectivity with
the server.
Power Supply Monitoring
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9. COA-Central Office Application

 In Previous train departure and arrival timings at interchange stations and
terminal stations are taken by COA from manual charting data of section
controllers.
 On observing serious discrepancies in train departure and arrival timings

recording by two adjacent division section controllers, Railway Board (CRB&ML)
decided to take the train arrival and departure events from data loggers of
interchange and terminal stations and post them to the COA server of CRIS .

Multi Monitor Simulation
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10.Installation practices
1. Potential free contacts to be provided for all relays to be monitored.

2. Potential free contacts shall be terminated as per specification enclosed.
a. Analog voltages to be measured should be brought on to a strip
connector near the RTU with provisions for 10-mA fuse.
3. Power supply to be provided nears the point where RTU will be placed.
4. Communication wire [ quad ] terminated on to a strip connector near the RTU
5. Intermediate termination should be rigid. This cable should be isolated
electrically from other cable.
6. No parallel path should be existing for this cable.
7. Good earth terminal should be provided near the equipment.
8. Communication cable-jelly filled 0.9-mm section copper conductor [0+12+2]-
paper quad, remain telecomm. unloaded cable pairs.
9. Tested communication cable.
10. Repeaters will be provided depending upon the necessity for communication
when the intermediate distance between location boxes or between location
box and control room exceeds 4.0 km (cable distance) hence provision to
install repeaters at these locations should be provided. UN-interruptible 230 V/
110-V supply should be provided at repeaters.
10.1 Additional Feature
Interface is to be provided for user-defined fault logic so that user ( Railway) can
enter fault logic without necessitating help of supplier (Datalogger). This
provision is to be made in software at central monitoring unit. By doing this, the
user should be able to write length logic on his own choice.
Ex. ( a ↑), (b↑), (c↑), (d↓),(e↓), (f↑)-------say up to 25 relays. The exist software
should be able to execute these user defined logic in the same way as doing for
company defined fault logic.
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11. Maintenance
11.1 Daily check of data logger by ESM on DUTY
11.1.1 Check the LED position of both side modems.
CD,REL,COM-LED should continue glow - Normal condition TD & RD LED should

blink (flickering) - Normal condition
a. If LED’s status is different then reset the modem by pressing the reset
button.
b. If status of LED’s not changed then put off the modem supply, wait for
few minutes and put on the supply of modem.
c. If LED’s are still not blinking then repeat the position of LED’s to
sectional SI, TCI, SI-control and TCI test room.
d. Check the Data logger supply. RED and GREEN LED should glow.
e. Whenever such resetting required ESM must attend immediately.
11.1.2 Testing and Maintenance of power supply,
Battery and Batterycharger
a. Check the AC supply to the charger and record.

b. Put off the charger.
c. After 5 minute check the battery voltage and record, it should not be less
then 13 V DC.
d. Put on the charger.
e. Record all measurement of individual battery voltage with sp. gravity,
total battery voltage, charger voltage, charger + battery voltage properly.
Inform any abnormal position to sectional JE/SE (signal).
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11.2 Data logger monitoring by sectional JE/SE (signal)/

(Telecom.)
A. All sectional JE/SE (signal)/(Telecom) monitor the position of Data

logger should interact with JE/SE( signal) control.
B. Sectional JE/SE (signal)/(Telecom) should check/ test and record the
measurement once in a month.
C. Sectional JE/SE (telecomm.) must check the cable for noise if any with
the permission of SE(signal) control only.
D. Sectional JE/SE (signal)/(Telecom)must check for any loose
termination, wiring etc.
E. Never switch off the Data logger supply, if required take permission of
JE/SE(signal)/(telecomm).
F. Sectional JE/SE/Sr.SE (signal)/(Telecom) will monitor the Data logger.
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12. Trouble shooting
All Modules
Sr. Error type Context/checking to be Remedy for the error

no. done
Database Exceptions:
1 1 NMDL Not Check the communication port in the system
2 taking data from Check the port and baud rate Set appropriate port and baud rate
FEP/Data Logger details in communication
setting in NMDL
3 Check communication cable between computer and FEP/Data Logger
4 Check FEP/Data Logger, for Reset the data logger/FEP
hang condition
5 Check whether Disk is full Remove unnecessary files and make
the hard disk free
2 1 NMDL going to Check the data. Gdb size and
hang condition replace it with dataskel ,if its size is
large.
2 Check the color setting of the
system and set it to at least 16 bit
high color
3 Check the RH setup whether the
information is matching the
configuration of data logger
4 Close the software and remove
corresponding station. Sta file from
C:\Nmrh\Data folder.
5 While closing the software Check the NMDL software and load
the compatible version
6 While opening the simulation Check the simulation maps for any
map wrong entries. Reload the
simulation maps.
7 Close the NMDL software and rerun
it.
8 Check the date format in control
panel-> regional setting. Date
format must be DD/MM/YYYY
restart the computer.
3 Incorrect While loading maps Check the color setting for
parameter minimum 16 bit high color problem
may be with display
4 NMDL is already Restart the computer and run
Running NMDL
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13. DO’S AND DON’T
Sr.no. DO’S DON’TS
1 Install the CMU in a Dust free and Do not open Floppy’s/ CDs in the CMU
cool environment. without confirming that they are Virus
free.
2 Please assure that the system is Do not use the CMU for other software
running, with the NMDL software , like Signal failures entry / Signal incidence
round the clock. software/ Auto CAD etc as the system
setting required for NMDL Modules may
be disturbed.
3 Assure from time to time that the Do not install Games/Screen savers / wall
system has enough free space in the papers etc they may occupy maximum
‘c’ Drive RAM , disturbing the proper working of
NMDL Modules.
4 Regularly at least once in 3 months Do not Shutdown the system without

, takes a copy of the previous 3 proper close of NMDL and other
months database in a CD. Modules.

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jsy ea=ky;& MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

MAHARAJPUR, GWALIOR – 474 005

Mainly for signal failure, following are reasons :

1.1 Failure relating to operation

1.2 Failure relating to Engineering Department

i. Failure due to creeping

1.3 Failure relating to Electrical Department

i. Low/ high voltage

1.4 Failure relating to Signalling Department

i. Blown off circuit fuse

1.5 Abnormal incidences

If failure gets automatically set right:

A. Measuring all parameters

The logged information is conveyed in the form of “information packets” to the

The individual data loggers of various stations can be interconnected through

2.1 Advantage of data logger

a) Timer setting for more than 120 sec.

b) Timer setting for less than 90 sec.

c) Timer setting for less than 120 sec.

d) Timer setting for more than 90 sec.

2.2 Technical specifications of data logger

The data logger has

• 32 bit motorola 68000 microprocessor.

Each 37-pin d-connectors can cater up to 32 digital input.

• There are totally 9 communication ports available for connecting different

2.3 Other specifications

Power supply-( 12 /24 volts dc supply )

For continuous operation of data logger a charger with battery is provided.

Battery should 12v /40 ah and maintenance free.

Consumption : 2 watts max

4. INPUTS TO DATA LOGGER

A data logger records two types of inputs

5. Main features of data logger

• Scanning of digital inputs

• Scanning of digital inputs after every 20 milli. seconds.

I. Each input is optically isolated.

II. Each scanner card can support 256 inputs.

• Every input requires a current of 10 ma.

III. Validity of each record should have its own identity

IV. On switching on power, the processor conducts diagnosis of the

V. After successful diagnosis, time is displayed on the seven segment in the

6. Key provisions in software

Railway Data Acquisition System Softwares

1. NMDL 7. Network Monitoring

6.1 NMDL software

To get on line information sent by individual data loggers placed at different

1. To receive data from Data Logger network.

2. To process the Data Logger wise data in sequence for

 Real Time Mimic of Station Layout

 Real Time Signalling System failure alarms

 To avail Remote monitor & control of assets like

 To Log Data Logger wise data in Data Base.

3. To analyze the Unusual occurances, for appropriate decission making.

Data Logger Network

6.2 Classification of NMDL Modules

NMDL Modules have been classified as :

 Fault Entry for Signaling Monitoring

 Off Line Simulation

 Auto Back Up (Oracle)

 NMDL Test Protocol

Configuring Modules - Fault Entry

Configuring Modules - Fault Entry for Signal Monitoring

6.3 Processing Modules - NMDL

b. Digital Stack Card Status

c. Nand Flash Health